Butler Creek Folding Stocks

[D-Rock]

I recall a little while ago someone posting a pic of their shotgun with a Butler Creek folding stock. I was wondering how well made they are and how well they perform.

 

[NaOH]

They're solid and the work.

Make sure you need a folder before you get one though. They aren't comfortable to shoot.

 

[Rugerman]

+1 on the BC folding stock. I have one on my 870 for backpacking in bear country. It's solid and for someone with long arms like me, it is just the right length. Some I found to be shorter and they didn't feel right.

 

[Sharptail]

I had the Butler Creek "shell carrier" stock, made entirely of plastic, and found it to be unsatisfactory. The stock is offset so far to the left that Bren style sights are required. In addition, the plastic was very flexible. The LOP was quite short, but I like a longer stock, you might prefer a shorter one.

There is another model made from tubing. I have not tried it, but the folder system seemed to have the same left side offset.

I found the ATI side folder worked well (correctly aligned, proper drop and quite rigid), but the supplied fore grip required fitting, and needed a modification to allow for operation with the stock folded. The plastic folding mechanism could be more robust, one day I might put brass inserts into it if the plastic develops some slop. The surface area of the butt is small, and I recommend the optional rubber pad if shooting slugs or buckshot at the range is the plan.

Just my $0.02.

Sharptail

 

[twoguntim]

Folding stocks for shotguns look a lot better than they work. Almost every review I have heard is negative. I figure you can go fixed stock or pistol grip, not both. I've got a Vindicator pistol grip on my 870 which I use with a three point sling. Push the gun out to the limit of the sling and you will find that the gun is stable. It's not as good as a fixed stock of course, but it does allow you to shoot well.

 

[polarterc]

Although the steel Butler Creek is probably the most economical choice for something that maximally reduces OAL and will not fall apart the first time you use it, my experience has been that is leaves a lot to be desired. As already mentioned, LOP is compromized. In combination with the insufficient drop this means many bruised cheeks, especially if you have rifle sights like me. If you are planning to take aimed shots with your SG, you'll quickly become frustrated with this. On the upside, the lockup on these stocks is tight and functional, although, because the retaining/release pin is only mounted with one set screw, some up/down slop develops over time. Now that I am stuck with the stock, i've considered several solutions to its shortcomings. If you have access to a welder, the drop can easily be corrected and an additional spacer can be placed between the recoil pad and the tube stock to increase LOP. On the other hand if I was to do it again, I'd accept another 4 or so inches of OAL, cough up another $30 and try a Knoxx stock w/ a recoil reducer instead. Than again the grass is always greener elsewhere, and I'm sure someone will chime in about the shortcomings of the Knoxx soon enough. BTW, I've handled the plastic version of the BC stock and would not recommend it.

 

[terez]

folder stocks

As posted you either should have a actual need or burning desire for one.

They are a ##### to actually shoot!

They do however make the shottie much shorter.
Great for planes/atv's/sleds/backpack's etc and make the gun fit in packages that don't scream "firearm".
Nice feature for camping and other activities where the shottie is best not advertised ( But will surely be welcomed should it be needed!)

The BC steel tubular folders are well made, inexpensive and functional.
The BC plastic folders are poorly designed, poor quality.
The Remington factory LE folders are very well made, heavy, functional.
The Knox Spec ops is well made, light weight, reasonable to actually shoot.